Bangkok on red alert as heavy rains trigger widespread flooding
Persistent downpours over 48 hours have flooded large parts of the Thai capital, prompting authorities to raise alert levels.
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Bangkok has been placed on red alert after persistent heavy downpours over a 48-hour period triggered widespread flooding across the Thai capital, according to Al Jazeera.
The sustained rainfall has overwhelmed drainage systems in multiple districts, leaving streets submerged and disrupting daily life for residents.
Authorities have not yet detailed the full scale of damage or the number of people affected, though the flooding underscores the city's ongoing vulnerability to seasonal monsoon rains and its low-lying geography.
Bangkok has faced recurring flood risks in recent years, driven by a combination of heavy rainfall, rising sea levels and land subsidence, and officials are continuing to monitor conditions as the rain persists.
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- Bangkok on red alert as massive floods hit the city — Al Jazeera — All
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